Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic has been produced from January, 2011 to December, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 167 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mazda 3 2011 - 2013 version and torque 228 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mazda 3 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 3 version with manual gearbox (Mazda 3 2011 2.5 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mazda 3 2011

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda 3 2.5 Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 2489 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 167 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 228 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 9.2 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.58m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Ground clearance: 119 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 335 litres

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic engine L5-VE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2488 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 100 mm
Compression ratio 9.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 160 - 175 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 220 - 235 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Mazda 6 Mazda Tribute

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mazda 3 sedan [2011 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 3 2011 1.6 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2011 1.6i 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 3 2011 1.6 CiTD Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 1.6 Diesel 115 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.0 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.0 Automatic Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mazda 3 2011 2.5

Most powerfull petrol version (167 HP)

2.5 Petrol 167 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic

Most powerfull petrol version (167 HP)

2.5 Petrol 167 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mazda 3 2011 reviews
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